All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 201
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News
ALC finalises order for 33 787s
ALC has finalised an order for 30 Boeing 787-10s and three 787-9s that it first announced at the Paris air show in June.
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NewsAir France tells staff 2,800 more job cuts needed
Air France has confirmed that it is seeking a further 2,800 voluntary redundancies among its staff as part of the latest measures in its Transform 2015 restructuring programme.
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NewsBoeing 787-9 lands after more than 5h first flight
The first Boeing 787-9 landed at Boeing Field in Seattle after a 5h 15min maiden flight today.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New entrants shake up Canada's regional market
While the US regional market has seen the consolidation of many carriers into fewer companies over the last few years, the Canadian regional market is experiencing a different trend: diversification.
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Al Baker fires off warning to Boeing about continuing 787 problems
Qatar Airways is growing frustrated by the ongoing teething problems being suffered by its 787 fleet, warning Boeing that future orders could be in doubt unless remedies are quickly found.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: USA's regional airlines adapt to market changes
Regional airlines in the USA must adjust to a rapidly evolving market landscape, thanks to new FAA rules, while moving to larger jets and lower frequencies
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Still no heir to Concorde is apparent
A decade after Concorde’s sudden retirement in 2003, why does the introduction of a supersonic successor seem further away than ever?
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NewsBombardier acknowledges CSeries cost pressure
Bombardier acknowledged increasing pressure on stabilizing the cost of the CSeries development programme at $3.4 billion, with one top executive appearing at first to acknowledge a $540 million overrun and then backtracking to the original number.
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NewsCSeries first flight is prelude to new orders: Bombardier
Bombardier chief executive Pierre Beaudoin says the CSeries completing the first flight milestone could spur orders from some customers who are still undecided about buying the small narrowbody aircraft.
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NewsAgustaWestland details AW609 enhancements
AgustaWestland has provided further detail on the enhancements it has made to its AW609 tiltrotor which it claims will “significantly” improve the performance...
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NewsCSeries takes off on maiden flight
After months of delays and build-up, Bombardier’s first CSeries flight test vehicle has finally lifted off, departing runway 06 around 09:55 on a cool morning at Montreal's Mirabel airport.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can the air cargo market bounce back?
Air cargo has traditionally been a faster growth business than the passenger sector. But this now moribund market is struggling to absorb the surge in belly space entering service, which is having serious implications for full freighters
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Europe feels butterfly effect from Ryanair results
The ripples from a profit warning from Ryanair stretches far beyond its own business into the rest of the industry
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The leisure industry rises from its sickbed
Medicine such as restructuring, cost reduction and scheduled services are helping the leisure industry rise from its sickbed
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NewsAgustaWestland tests enhancement package on AW609
AgustaWestland has begun flight testing a number of aerodynamic enhancements to its developmental AW609 civil tiltrotor, which it hopes will cut drag by...
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NewsEurocopter upbeat on planned name change
Eurocopter is eyeing next year's planned rebrand - which will see it become Airbus Helicopters - as an opportunity to move the business forward. Dominique...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Myanmar carriers plan growth in crowded market
At an engineering and maintenance conference held in Singapore on 11-12 September, representatives from three Myanmar carriers were present, and they often...